Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

The holiday season has officially arrived! Over the next six weeks, our children will participate in holiday gatherings, parties, functions, and celebrations. There will be food, food, and more food! The average child will gain 1–3 pounds during the holiday season. This excessive weight gain in...

Tomorrow, November 17, 2016, is National “Take a Hike” Day. This is a great time to recharge and think about just how active our kids should be and why this is important. As adults, we think of exercise as going to the gym, running on...

Having diarrhea is no fun. It can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Almost all children will have diarrhea once or twice a year, but luckily, most cases of diarrhea are not serious. What Causes Diarrhea in Children? The most common cause of diarrhea in children is due to...

What Is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is needed to help build strong healthy bones in children. Over the past several years, our knowledge about the importance of vitamin D has expanded. Vitamin D is not just for maintaining healthy bones; it's...